Do I have access to my students grades?

Students are the only ones with access to their grades and academic record via their MyCalPoly Portal.

What is PolyPlanner?

PolyPlanner is a tool that gives students the opportunity to tell Cal Poly what courses they plan to take over the next year. Think of it as a “wish list” of future classes.

Cal Poly uses PolyPlanner course data to appropriately schedule classes for the upcoming year. It’s important that students correctly update their PolyPlanner each quarter to ensure the best possible course offerings at Cal Poly.

You must log in each quarter, even if you have no changes to make to your plan (this verifies that the information is correct).

What is the Mustang Success Center?

The Mustang Success Center coordinates and provides timely, effective advising services to first and second year students, first year transfer students, and student-athletes. Through individual appointments, group advising sessions, and workshops, the advisors help students:

Understand University policies and procedures

Offer a full range of proactive academic services

Refer students to appropriate campus resources

Provide leadership in coordinating College and University programs that support student success

Are halls and apartments open during the quarter breaks?The periods of occupancy are indicated on the Housing License Agreement. Students must vacate their rooms during Winter Break. Housing is offered at an additional cost during Winter Break for students needing to stay in their rooms any time during this period. Students needing Winter Break Housing will need to check the Winter Break Housing option on the their housing application and will be assigned to live in the Cerro Vista Apartments for the fall quarter. Winter break housing is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis. Any residents requesting winter break housing after the deadline, will need to contact University Housing directly at housing@calpoly.edu

What about receiving mail and packages?Mail and packages are delivered based upon your campus housing assignment. Your mailing address will be provided to you with your housing assignment. If you live in an apartment, your mailbox number is assigned to you by Distribution Services during the summer.

Are halls and apartments open during the quarter breaks?The periods of occupancy are indicated on the Housing License Agreement. Students must vacate their rooms during Winter Break. Housing is offered at an additional cost during Winter Break for students needing to stay in their rooms any time during this period. Students needing Winter Break Housing will need to check the Winter Break Housing option on the their housing application and will be assigned to live in the Cerro Vista Apartments for the fall quarter. Winter break housing is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first served basis. Any residents requesting winter break housing after the deadline, will need to contact University Housing directly at housing@calpoly.edu

What resources are available to my student to ensure they feel safe on campus?

There is free escort van service available to all students to on-campus locations. The escort vans pick up students from two on-campus locations: the University Union and the Kennedy Library. The escort vans run Monday through Thursday from 7:00pm until midnight. For more information about the escort vans and their operating schedule, visit: Escort Van Schedule

There is a free walking escort service available to all students called the Mustang Patrol. On Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between the hours of 8:00pm and 2:00am, students can request a free walking escort to any on campus location by calling (805) 756-STEP (7837). For more information about the Mustang Patrol, visit: Escort Patrol

Cal Poly has a network of Blue Light emergency telephones on campus. These telephone are lite with a blue light to make them easily visible. If a student feels in danger and needs immediate help, they can access the Blue Light telephones and instantly be connected with an on-campus police dispatcher, who will send the help needed. These emergency telephones are operational 24/7/365. For more information about the Blue Light emergency telephone system, visit: Emergency Blue Lights

Your student can register for the PolyAlert Emergency Notification Service, which will send text messages to all students during situations that pose an immediate physical threat to the campus community. To register for the PolyAlert system, or to receive more information, visit: Poly Alert

When are holiday breaks?

To see the academic calendar with all holiday breaks, please click here.

What are some upcoming Cal Poly Events?

To see an extensive list of all calendars for Cal Poly, please click on the Calendar button in our navigation bar at the top of the page.

What is Open House Weekend?

Open House is a great opportunity for supporters to return to Cal Poly's campus and visit your student. Open House is a showcase of the campus for admitted students, current students, supporters, and the San Luis Obispo community. Open House weekend will take place April 14-16, 2016. It is a free event that is open to all! For more information please click here.

When is Commencement?

There are two different commencement ceremonies during the academic school year. Winter Commencement will take place in December. Spring Commencement will take place in June. For more information on commencement, please click here.

Registration and tuition fees are charged and due on a quarterly basis. Fees that are not paid prior to the 4th day following the date of registration will become past due.

Check the Money Matters tab on the student's MyCalPoly Portal to see due dates and current balances.

Visit Student Account's How and When to Pay page to find information on registration and tuition fees, housing and dining charges, using financial aid as a payment method and how to make a payment.

Health and Wellbeing

Students must complete the required AlcoholEdu and Haven Training courses (Part 1 deadline: September 14, Part 2 deadline: November 7) to avoid a hold on their student account which would prohibit students from registering for classes. Find more information about the AlcoholEdu and Haven trainings HERE.

Students now have access to the Health Center Portal, which can be found on their MyCalPoly Portal

Student Life

Students can now sign up for WOW! Registration can be found on the student’s MyCalPoly Portal. More information about this nationally-acclaimed orientation program can be found HERE.

Parent & Family Programs

Remember to register for Evening with the President (registration opens the week of August 22), a reception for parents and supporters held on Sunday September 18, after you have helped your student move-in to their on-campus housing.

Out-of-State families and supporters can also register for Gathering on the Green (registration opens the week of August 22), a reception for national and international families to celebrate after move-in on Friday, September 16.

Registration is now open for Mustang Family Weekend 2016, held October 20-23. Register now and learn more information HERE.